1.
Redevelopment of the Brooklyn Men's House of Detention
The
House of Detention has been temporarily closed. It
is still a Department of Corrections asset. Steps
should be taken to secure the site for redevelopment
as a mixed-use development project with retail on
the ground floor and residential above.
For poster, please click HERE
2.
Streetscape Implementation
Infill
street trees and pedestrian lights, relamp existing
light fixtures, add trash receptables, bike racks,
wayfinding signage, and benches.
For more information about "Atlantic Avenue Doorway
Lighting Project" click HERE.
3.
Boerum Place Zoning Analysis
A
detailed zoning analysis for the Boerum Place opportunity
sites should be completed with the City Planning Department.
This effort should capitalize on existing community
support, adjecent redevelopment, and ongoing efforts
in Downtown Brooklyn.
4.
Flatbush Avenue
A
detailed study addressing the full range of pedestrian
and transportation circulation for Flatbush/Atlantic
Avenues and associated intersections is critical.
This study should be cooordinated with ongoing development
efforts in downtown Brooklyn, BAM, and the Atlantic
Terminal.
5.
Boerum Place Intersection Improvements
A
detailed study and preliminary design should be pursued
for Boerum Place between Atlantic Avenue and Joralemon
Street.
6.
Intersection Improvements at columbia and Furman Streets
and the BQE
Extend
Atlantic Avenue to the East River and provide a strong
pedestrian connection to the future Brooklyn Bridge
Park by realigning the Columbia and Furman Streets
intersections and BQE ramps. Coordinate these improvements
with the Brooklyn Bridge Park design team.
7.
Parking Improvements
Reduce
peak hour parking regulations on the south side of
Atlantic Avenue from Boerum Place to Third Avenue.
Install 'muni-meters', and increase parking time limit
from one to two hours.
